If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp., then so is chief executive Michael Koss, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

In a suit filed last week, the bank argues that if a jury finds Park Bank liable for the loss, then Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, the firm's former auditor, should have to pay some of the award.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," Park Bank wrote in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss in this case those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(3)

Packers' Aaron Rodgers under the weather, but says he'll be ready for under the lights

On his weekly radio show on Thursday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he caught whatever sickness has grabbed some of his teammates in recent days, but he will be ready for Saturday night’s playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

"I’m feeling a little bit under the weather," Rodgers said on WAUK-AM (540). "This sickness thing is just going around a little bit. I didn’t get the real bad stuff some of the guys had who had to go home. . . . But I’m hoping with a couple of good nights' sleep I’ll be 100%.

"I’m not worried about me being sick," Rodgers said. "I have some good medicine and I’m feeling better. A couple of days ago, I didn’t feel good at all. I’m feeling progressively better."

Reporter Jason Wilde asked Rodgers what he thought about the victory over the Vikings in the first week of the playoffs.

"Expectations have changed around here, that’s one thing that stands out," Rodgers said. "It’s great to get a win. It’s tough to win in the playoffs. It’s tough to beat a team the third time you are playing them. There was a lot of focus on our last few drives, the way we kind of didn’t finish them off and maybe not enough focus on that we just won a tough game against a good opponent."

Rodgers said he was satisfied with the production that came out of the no-huddle plays against Minnesota and was pleased the team was able to score at the end of the half and again at the beginning of the second half.

In his assessment of the San Francisco 49ers, Rodgers mentioned a few times how balanced they are.

"They have playmakers all over the field," Rodgers said. "They play very well together. They are very well coached on both sides of the ball. They have a big, athletic quarterback, some guys who can run the football, guys who can get down the field and make some plays. Their offensive line protects well. On defense, a lot of Pro Bowlers or guys who could be Pro Bowlers. Both inside backers are starting in the Pro Bowl. That’s impressive.

"Last year, everybody was saying, hey, we got to get (linebacker) NaVorro Bowman in the Pro Bowl because he may not have the name yet but he’s a talented, talented guy and he is. Him and (linebacker) Patrick (Willis) do a great job and (linebacker) Aldon (Smith) and (defensive tackle) Justin (Smith) up front. A guy who often gets forgot about – well, a couple of guys. (Defensive tackle) Ray McDonald and (linebacker) Ahmad Brooks on the other side are both very talented players. More people talk about the Smith side, but they are equaled out by a very talented group on the other side as well.

"The back end has some very talented, athletic guys," Rodgers said. "They play with a lot of confidence. (Carlos) Rodgers in the slot doesn’t get a lot of credit. Well, he gets credit, but not as much as he should because it’s tough to play in the slot in this league. I think he’s like Charles (Woodson) for us, where he’s a very savvy guy inside, great ball skills and really understands how to play that slot position, which is tough to do."

Coach Mike McCarthy has said believes the Packers play better when they are underdogs. Rodgers does not disagree with that notion.

"I’m definitely OK with being an underdog," Rodgers said. "Mike’s right. We have kind of played better when teams have been favored over us and everybody’s kind of talking about other teams. For whatever reason, we didn’t play great in the favorite’s role last season. We have a veteran group of guys who have been there, done that, as far as going on the road and winning in the playoffs. It’s a mentality, a mind-set, an approach. It’s a focus. We had that this week in practice. I think we are going to be ready come gametime and hopefully we can play our best game of the season."

Rodgers believes that Justin Smith playing for the 49ers for the first time since Dec. 16 will "be a big boost" for San Francisco.

"He brings some extreme amounts of toughness and veteran leadership to that huddle," Rodgers said. "He’s a big-time player. I enjoyed spending time with him at the Pro Bowl last year. A really likable guy, a guy you would enjoy sitting down with and having a beverage with. He’s made a great career, out the last few years especially. He has been playing at such a high level, with such a high motor. I think one guy who’s got be to his best friend or his favorite person in the world is Aldon Smith because a number of his sacks have come when Justin has done an incredible job of making sure the guard isn’t able to come off quick on their stunts. Justin understands the game of football. He’s a football player. He’s a guy you have to account for every play."

Rodgers said he does not have the same bad feelings about the 49ers as he did following the 2005 draft, when they were one of the teams that passed him over.

"Needless to say I wanted to prove to the teams that passed on me that they made a mistake," Rodgers said. "I look at it differently now. This is where I wanted to be had I known what I know now, about the kind of working environment this is, the opportunities I would be given, the coaching staff that was going to be here. I mean I interviewed with Mike McCarthy when he was in San Francisco. If they pick me, both our lives are changed. . . . What would have happened had they picked me and things gone differently? I don’t like doing the 'what if' game, but I just know I am really, really glad I fell into God’s country here in Wisconsin, have the opportunity to spend my early years the way I did and have now gotten an opportunity to be a starter and play for this team."

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Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues.